Building permits · Jun 2026
Mississippi Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Mississippi from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 692 units authorized in Jun 2026, 8,660 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 641 | 92.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 14 | 2.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 0.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 34 | 4.9% |
| All units | 692 | 100% |
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Mississippi building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Mississippi?+
692 new residential housing units were authorized in Mississippi in Jun 2026, and 8,660 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Mississippi?+
In Jun 2026, Mississippi permitted units were down 0.4% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 8,660 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
7.4% of Mississippi's Jun 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 92.6% were single-family.